Landitude plots 28-storey mixed-use tower in Bowen Hills PDA

Bowen Hills’ shift from industrial fringe to high-density residential hub is set to continue, with a 28-storey apartment tower proposed for a prominent site within the suburb’s Priority Development Area. 

The plans, lodged by Landitude Bowen Hills Pty Ltd, would see 17 Hamilton Place and 26–28 Campbell Street redeveloped into a mixed-use project delivering 148 new homes.

Positioned within Precinct 1 of the Bowen Hills Priority Development Area (PDA), the 1,803 sqm site sits a short walk from Bowen Hills Station, the RNA Showgrounds and King Street’s retail and dining precinct. The proposal would replace an existing low-rise commercial building with a 115-metre tower delivering 148 apartments, including eight affordable dwellings, above an activated podium.

Designed by Plus Studio, the project aims to respond to Bowen Hills’ transition from an industrial and commercial enclave to a higher-density residential neighbourhood. In the Design Report, Plus Studio describes the ambition to “create a contemporary sub-tropical residential landmark in Bowen Hills, enhancing the character of a transitioning industrial and commercial precinct.”

The development comprises a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with the eight affordable dwellings nominated as one-bedroom units.

Two basement levels are proposed, accommodating 62 resident car spaces and 20 visitor spaces, alongside 117 resident and 37 visitor bicycle spaces, reflecting the site’s proximity to public transport and active travel routes.

At ground level, two retail tenancies of 113 sqm and 78 sqm will front Hamilton Place and Campbell Street. These are set back from the street edge to allow for outdoor dining and pedestrian movement, contributing to a more permeable and active interface. A publicly accessible plaza is also proposed at the corner, strengthening the intersection as a local focal point.

A 222 sqm community use space at Level 2 is designed to accommodate meetings, workshops and shared work functions, extending activity beyond the ground plane. Above, a Level 3 recreation deck will serve as the primary communal hub, featuring a resort-style swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym connected to an outdoor yoga deck, residential lounge and multiple barbeque and dining areas.

According to the Design Report, “Level 3 communal amenities form a vibrant social hub,” incorporating facilities that support “active, healthy lifestyles and foster social engagement.”

The built form is defined by a curved brick podium, articulated into vertically broken volumes with hit-and-miss brickwork, vertical battens and integrated planters. This lower scale addresses the street with a more human-scaled expression, while the sculpted tower rises above with deep balconies and shading fins designed to suit Brisbane’s subtropical climate.

The Design Report notes that the development “draws inspiration from the precinct’s industrial heritage while presenting a contemporary architectural language.” The tower is setback eight metres to the eastern boundary and nine metres to the southern boundary, helping to mitigate visual bulk and maintain outlook and privacy for neighbouring properties.

Landscape design by Urbis plays a central role in softening the podium and tower edges, with elevated planters and subtropical planting intended to improve microclimate and contribute to urban cooling. Passive design measures, including deep eaves, shading devices and cross-ventilation strategies, are incorporated to enhance energy efficiency.

The site is surrounded by a mix of recently approved and constructed mid- and high-rise projects, reflecting the Bowen Hills PDA’s intent to accommodate higher density development close to major transport infrastructure. Within walking distance are Bowen Hills and Exhibition stations, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and the expanding Herston Health Precinct.